The following is a list of restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that were inspected Sept. 25 through Oct. 2, accompanied by their scores and, in some cases, the health infractions that lowered those scores. Scores below 70 are considered failing.
Disclaimer: On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in its most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. A few more recent follow-up inspections may not be included here.
Perfect scores
Jamestown Elementary School, 3637 Hiers Blvd., Hephzibah
A.R. Johnson Magnet School, 1324 Laney-Walker Blvd.,
Augusta
Lucy C. Laney High School, 1339 Laney Walker Blvd., Augusta
D Wow's Dogs and More, 3909 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta
Starbucks, 3422 Wrightsboro Road
Senor Mezcal, 7016 Evans Town Center Blvd., Evans
El Coqui Cojo Frituras & Cuisines, 1040 Newmantown Road, Grovetown
Taquizas La Frontera, 103 Old Wrightsboro Road, Grovetown
Biscuit Belly, 4274 Washington Road, Evans
Senor Mezcal, 7016 Evans Town Center Blvd., Evans
Getting warmer
Here are the restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed with "A" scores in recent food service inspections, followed by their scores.
Krystal, 1555 Walton Way, Augusta, 99
Oak Restaurant & Lounge, 1505 North Leg Road, Augusta, 95
Marco's Pizza, 3513 Walton Way Ext., Augusta, 91
Not quite there
Here are the restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that posted the lowest recent food service inspection scores, along with the inspectors' comments. Scores of 70 and below are considered failing. The comments are edited for length and content.
Wing House, 11 Ellis St., Augusta, 88
- Observed raw shrimp and shrimp egg rolls stored uncovered in the reach-in cooler. Store all foods with a cover.
- Observed mold-like substances on ginger in the walk-in cooler. Observed dented cans of pineapple juice in the pantry. Discard. Monitor food condition and put in a "Discard" pile.
- Observed the incorrect food inspection report posted. Post the most recent food inspection report.
- Observed moderate brown debris/build-up on vent hood. Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.
- Observed moderate food debris/buildup underneath fryer equipment. Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.
This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Uncovered raw shrimp a tic against wings restaurant | Health Scores
